Restaurants

Golders Green is bursting with eateries, so a new one needs an angle; this one has flowers. Coby's is divided into two: a flower shop on one side and a café with an espresso machine and fresh juices on the other. In the back are tables where you can enjoy an Israeli-style lunch – light food, nicely presented. The menu gives new meaning to the word ‘inventive': dishes are named after flowers, with apparently little connection between the names and flavours. There's a lizzianthus omelette (new potatoes and mozzarella) served with a pyramid of Israeli salad and a ball of soft cheese; bonsai (fried mushrooms); and freesia pizza (sweet potato and leek). The bird of paradise sandwich boasted fried smoked salmon. There are crêpes, fresh fruit shakes and nice-sounding cakes too.

Time Out Cheap Eats in London Guide 2007